MADISON, Wis. – Today, Ron Johnson backed a GOP agenda that would “raise taxes on as much as half of the country,” including Wisconsin seniors; a new study shows 32% of Wisconsinites would see a tax increase under this plan.
MADISON — Today, Ron Johnson came out in support of the Republican Party’s far-right agenda, which would jeopardize Social Security and Medicare and raise taxes for over 100 million Americans, including seniors and dependent children. In response, Maddy McDaniel, communications director for Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin, made
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – launched a new digital ad this week highlighting its endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for governor. “Wisconsin faces a workforce shortage, ballooning inflation and rising crime.
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Inc. (Wisconsin Veneer) requiring it to pay a $75,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s air
MILWAUKEE —The ACLU of Wisconsin, several other local advocacy groups, and State Senator Lena Taylor gathered outside of the Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center today to speak out against the proposed demolition of the facility as part of the plan
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson reaffirmed his plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would raise health insurance premiums, end the guarantee that health insurance covers prescription drugs, remove protections for people with pre-existing conditions and allow insurance companies
A coalition of local government groups has launched an ad campaign to push back on efforts to undercut faith in elections. A TV ad features three local clerks with the tagline, “We trust our elections because we trust them.” The
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has launched a digital ad touting its endorsement of Republican Rebecca Kleefisch for guv. A WMC spokesman said the ad targets GOP primary voters around the state. A filing from the WMC Jobs Fund with the
A UW System initiative will provide incentives to twice as many student health care workers with additional funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program. This UW School of Medicine and Public Health program is providing $500,000 for the effort, doubling the
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Debby Jackson, executive director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. She provides an overview on the federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin, touching on funding for roads and bridges, public
Cengage Group has acquired a Madison-based company called Infosec for $191 million after founder Jack Koziol launched it 18 years ago with just $5,000. “At Infosec, we believe that everybody in the world needs cybersecurity education — whether you’re a
Racial disparities in homeownership are larger in Wisconsin than nationwide and have worsened over the past decade, a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows. The report found this trend exists in the state’s five most populous cities — Milwaukee, Madison,
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) joined an appeal by the Wisconsin Legislature to the U.S. Supreme Court arguing the maps submitted by Governor Tony Evers and selected by a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, are a
This past weekend, Wisconsin issued $3 million in benefits to more than 44,000 families for almost 62,000 children under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Created by Congress in the early months of the
Today, during a Breitbart News Daily interview, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson agreed with “most of” NRSC Chair Rick Scott’s 11 point plan to raise taxes on half of all Americans, while also cutting Social Security and Medicare, calling it “a positive thing.”
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss the failures of President Biden’s deterrence strategy in Ukraine, what it means for Taiwan, and the insanity of allowing Russia to mediate the new Iran deal.
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 717 to assist Wisconsin restaurants as they continue to rebound and recover. “Wisconsin’s restaurants play critical roles our communities, bringing people together, bolstering tourism and travel, and providing unique experiences to
Madison, Wis. — Today, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses Eric Olson for Portage County Executive. “Eric Olson is the ideal candidate for Portage County residents who care about their water. Everyone deserves clean, safe drinking water. He is committed
MADISON, Wis. – Today, Ron Johnson backed a GOP agenda that would “raise taxes on as much as half of the country,” including Wisconsin seniors; a new study shows 32% of Wisconsinites would see a tax increase under this plan. Johnson, who called the agenda a “positive thing,” has a
MADISON — Today, Ron Johnson came out in support of the Republican Party’s far-right agenda, which would jeopardize Social Security and Medicare and raise taxes for over 100 million Americans, including seniors and dependent children. In response, Maddy McDaniel, communications director for Mandela Barnes for Wisconsin, made the following statement. “Ron Johnson has made it clear: A
MADISON – Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) – the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association – launched a new digital ad this week highlighting its endorsement of Rebecca Kleefisch for governor. “Wisconsin faces a workforce shortage, ballooning inflation and rising crime. We need new leadership,” the narrator says. “That’s why the
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul announced today that his office has obtained a civil judgment against Wisconsin Veneer and Plywood, Inc. (Wisconsin Veneer) requiring it to pay a $75,000 monetary penalty for alleged violations of the State’s air pollution control laws that occurred at Wisconsin Veneer’s Shawano County
MILWAUKEE —The ACLU of Wisconsin, several other local advocacy groups, and State Senator Lena Taylor gathered outside of the Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center today to speak out against the proposed demolition of the facility as part of the plan to close Lincoln Hills. At the press conference organized by
MADISON, Wis. — Ron Johnson reaffirmed his plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would raise health insurance premiums, end the guarantee that health insurance covers prescription drugs, remove protections for people with pre-existing conditions and allow insurance companies to charge people over 50 years old up to five
A coalition of local government groups has launched an ad campaign to push back on efforts to undercut faith in elections. A TV ad features three local clerks with the tagline, “We trust our elections because we trust them.” The effort by the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, Wisconsin Counties Association
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce has launched a digital ad touting its endorsement of Republican Rebecca Kleefisch for guv. A WMC spokesman said the ad targets GOP primary voters around the state. A filing from the WMC Jobs Fund with the state Ethics Commission shows the group spent $24,998 on the
A UW System initiative will provide incentives to twice as many student health care workers with additional funding from the Wisconsin Partnership Program. This UW School of Medicine and Public Health program is providing $500,000 for the effort, doubling the total funding for the incentive program that was announced in
This week’s episode of “WisBusiness: the Podcast” is with Debby Jackson, executive director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin. She provides an overview on the federal infrastructure dollars coming to Wisconsin, touching on funding for roads and bridges, public transportation, ports and waterways, airports, rail and more. Jackson also
Cengage Group has acquired a Madison-based company called Infosec for $191 million after founder Jack Koziol launched it 18 years ago with just $5,000. “At Infosec, we believe that everybody in the world needs cybersecurity education — whether you’re a grade school kid learning online for the first time or
Racial disparities in homeownership are larger in Wisconsin than nationwide and have worsened over the past decade, a recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report shows. The report found this trend exists in the state’s five most populous cities — Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha and Racine — as well as statewide.
The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) joined an appeal by the Wisconsin Legislature to the U.S. Supreme Court arguing the maps submitted by Governor Tony Evers and selected by a majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, are a racial gerrymander that violates the Constitution’s equal protection guarantees. The
This past weekend, Wisconsin issued $3 million in benefits to more than 44,000 families for almost 62,000 children under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Created by Congress in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the School P-EBT program provides vital food benefits
Today, during a Breitbart News Daily interview, Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson agreed with “most of” NRSC Chair Rick Scott’s 11 point plan to raise taxes on half of all Americans, while also cutting Social Security and Medicare, calling it “a positive thing.” WATCH HERE: According to the Associated Press, Scott’s “11-point plan [would]
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) joined Sunday Night in America with Trey Gowdy to discuss the failures of President Biden’s deterrence strategy in Ukraine, what it means for Taiwan, and the insanity of allowing Russia to mediate the new Iran deal. Watch the full interview here, or read highlights of the
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 717 to assist Wisconsin restaurants as they continue to rebound and recover. “Wisconsin’s restaurants play critical roles our communities, bringing people together, bolstering tourism and travel, and providing unique experiences to residents and visitors each day,” said Gov. Evers. “They’ve shown
Madison, Wis. — Today, Clean Wisconsin Action Fund proudly endorses Eric Olson for Portage County Executive. “Eric Olson is the ideal candidate for Portage County residents who care about their water. Everyone deserves clean, safe drinking water. He is committed to tackling the groundwater quality issues facing the county by